Inspiring Collaboration | Promoting Philanthropy | Building Community
Sustaining Nonprofits
We are the trusted resource for local nonprofit organizations in Routt and Moffat Counties, providing tools and training to increase their effectiveness and sustainability and helping them amplify their impact.
Impactful Grantmaking
Our trusted partnerships with donors and nonprofits and our expertise in effective philanthropy enable us to grant year-round, to pivot during a crisis or a unique opportunity, and to direct funds where needed most.
Meaningful Philanthropy
We are passionate about connecting donors with giving opportunities aligned with their unique passions and vision. We help create personalized plans for philanthropy with the goal of building a culture of engaged giving.
Building Community
Making an impact is only possible when you intimately understand the community. We engage with organizations across the region, listen to community concerns, and provide resources and expertise.
OUR MISSION
Leading transformational change throughout the Yampa Valley by engaging donors in purposeful philanthropy, empowering local nonprofit organizations, inspiring impactful grantmaking, and collaborating to build vibrant communities.
OUR VISION
A thriving and connected Yampa Valley where there are opportunities and resources for all.
OUR VALUES
Leadership
We are trusted leaders tackling challenging community issues.
Collaboration
We work with diverse partners to leverage resources and achieve common goals.
Stewardship
We transparently and efficiently manage the resources with which we are entrusted.
Innovation
We embrace innovative thinking that sparks solutions leading to lasting change.
Accountability
We hold ourselves to the highest standards and honor our commitments.
Heritage
We recognize and celebrate the history of the Yampa Valley.
Every day we meet with partners, new and longstanding, to pass on our passion to build a better Yampa Valley. If you have a passion, we can help you find the best way to pass it on.
Latest News
YouthRoots Routt County Program Summary
YouthRoots Routt County grants $13,500 to local nonprofits The Yampa Valley Community Foundation partnered in 2022-2023 with the nonprofit YouthRoots to implement a leadership program that empowers high school students to address community issues. During the year-long...
Tax-Aide
Free tax preparation through AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Tax-Aide Volunteers will be providing free tax preparation assistance to Routt and Moffat County residents beginning February 25th through April 15th 2023, on Mondays and Saturdays by appointment only, at the Bud...
December 2022 Matching Challenge to Benefit LiftUp
The Steamboat Group is hosting a produce drive for LiftUp of Routt County this Saturday, December 10 from 9am-3:30pm in order to help feed local families this Holiday Season. We hope that you will join us! Can't make it but still want to help local families? Through...